- Sometimes being asked to sit quietly with your eyes closed can be triggering.
- When teaching mindfulness, use the Lion/Dog metaphor to explain what mindfulness does and why it is an important practice:
- Teachers practicing mindfulness and self care is the MOST IMPORTANT piece of being able to teach it to students - and there are some recs in there to support over worked staff - we have to practice what we preach
- Practicing active listening and being a "predictable adult" are two of the hardest and most important ways to build relationships and safe/trusting environments with students which will allow them to trust in mindfulness or other personal growth activities.